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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 26, 2023?

37 free events take place on Saturday, August 26 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!

New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out August 26 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of August . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!

Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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37 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, August 26, 2023

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free events nyc A Midsummer Night's Dream: "Unrehearsed" Shakespeare Outdoors
free events nyc Renowned Tap Dancer and Choreographer
free events nyc Verdi's La Traviata with Tony Award Winner
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Concert | Played Dance, Danced Music: Bach, Ligeti, and More (online)


Experience from the comfort of your home some of the most breathtaking performances the Palace of Arts Budapest has to offer. Featuring a program put together by one of Hungary's most prominent organists, László Fassang, and choreographer Attila Kun including the works of three composers. The cooperation presents the brilliant synergy of contemporary dance and organ music. Members of the Central European Dance Theater: Zsanett Jakab, Mariann Hargitai, Adrienn Horváth, Nóra Palcsó, Ádám Frigy, Ivanov Gábor, Péter Kovács, László Mádi PROGRAM: László Fassang: Invocation Alain: Three Dances - Grief Ligeti: Volumina J. S. Bach: Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott, BWV 721 View anytime during the designated hours.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many


These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO 3 Hour Lower Manhattan Harlem Chelsea and the High Line 6 Hour Downtown Combined Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Grand Central Terminal Graffiti and Street Art Tours World Trade Center
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Workout


Whether you are an expert, or a beginner, these lessons are a fit(ness class) for all -- come join in. The Bollywood & Bhangra series invites dancers of all levels (and ages) to learn technique from the best. Originating in India, these dance forms highlight rhythm, expression and passion. Bhangra, particularly, is a high-energy folk dance with origins from Punjab in India and Pakistan, a dance now learned and loved by many. Led by dancers and choreographers from New York City's Ajna Dance Company, this all-levels hour of movement will be a highlight of your week, and the perfect start to your Saturday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Drawing in the Park


Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Kayaking in the Park


Glide along the water this summer and fall! Kayaking is offered throughout the summer. All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers - life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Moves with Limon Dance


Move to live accompaniment and experience the joy of dance with dancers from the Limon Dance Company. Open to all levels and ages - no experience required. Bring friends, family, water on hot days, and enjoy dancing on the grass. Class meets on the northeast corner of the lawn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Park Tour: From Freight to Flowers


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Big City Fishing on the Pier


Drop a line during this free catch-and-release fishing program all summer long. More than 200 species of fish are found in the Hudson River and its tributaries. Anglers ages 5 and up are invited to participate at this program, with parental supervision required. The team provides all the necessary equipment and an on-site fishing tutorial. Beginners and experts alike are encouraged to join Big City Fishing for a relaxing and educational experience at the water’s edge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Chess Lecture and Simul with a Grandmaster


Three-time US Champion Joel Benjamin grew up in Brooklyn and earned the International Grandmaster title in 1986. In 2020, he became the first player to complete the "trifecta" of the US Junior, US Closed, and US Senior Championships. He is a three-time US Champion (1987, 1997, and 2000) and has played on several medal-winning US national teams, including the gold medalists in the World Senior Team Championship in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Joel served as the official Grandmaster consultant for IBM’s Deep Blue chess computer that defeated World Champion Garry Kasparov in 1997. He is the author of seven books, including the recent publication Chessboard Combat: The Give and Take of Chess Tactics. Joel was inducted into the US Chess Hall of Fame in 2008.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Funkaerobics Workout in the Park


Funkaerobics combines stretching and working out with dance choreography. This is a one-hour energetic class in which adults get to infuse aerobic techniques with classic dance moves for the ultimate dance experience. Classes will re-create dance routines from classic dance videos from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Participants must be age 13 or older—all levels welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | Hester Street Fair


Jewelry. Art. Baked goods and local vintage. Home goods. Live DJs. A beloved street fair has returned. Come experience the Hester Street Fair: Tightly curated. Wildly creative. Always a good time.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Jugglers use the park throughout the year to provide free classes to the public. Stop by for a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Shape Up NYC Dance Fitness


A fun dance fitness class. Colorful outfits are encouraged.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Gallery Talk | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección


A tour to explore and discuss the on-view sections of the exhibition, the gallery's most ambitious presentation of its unique, complex, and culturally diverse permanent collection in over two decades.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Play | An Afternoon of Short Plays


Join the Equity Library Theater of New York as they present their annual Summer afternoon of new short plays by both local and national writers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Contemporary Games Social


Play your favorite contemporary board games every Saturday afternoon. Featured games include but are not limited to Chameleon, Wavelength, Avalon, Parade, Splendor, Century Spice Road, Mountain Goats, No Thanks, Codenames, Werewords, Spyfall, Azul, Letter Jam, Dixit, In Kahootz, and Captain Sonar. A new game will be selected each week.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Open Studios | East Harlem Open Studios


Local artists show their stuff at two locations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Armageddon Time (2022) with Anne Hathaway and Anthony Hopkins


The story follows a young Jewish-American boy who befriends an African-American classmate and begins to struggle with expectations from his family and growing up in a world of privilege, inequality, and prejudice. Director: James Gray Cast: Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, Banks Repeta, Jaylin Webb, Anthony Hopkins Anne Hathaway is an American actress and the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Hathaway made her breakthrough by playing the lead role in the Disney comedy The Princess Diaries (2001). After starring in a string of family films, including Ella Enchanted (2004), Hathaway made a transition to adult roles with the 2005 drama Brokeback Mountain. The comedy-drama The Devil Wears Prada (2006), in which she played an assistant to a fashion magazine editor, was her biggest commercial success to that point. She played a recovering addict in the drama Rachel Getting Married (2008), which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Anthony Hopkins is a Welsh actor, director, and producer. One of Britain's most recognisable and prolific actors, he is known for his performances on the screen and stage. Hopkins has received many awards and nominations during his career, including two Academy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and more. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to drama in 1993. Hopkins achieved recognition in film playing Richard the Lionheart in The Lion in Winter (1968). In the mid-1970s, he started a collaboration with Richard Attenborough who called him "the greatest actor of his generation." His roles around this period include starring in Attenborough's A Bridge Too Far (1977) and David Lynch's The Elephant Man (1980). He received two Academy Awards for Best Actor for The Silence of the Lambs (1991) and The Father (2020), becoming the oldest Best Actor Oscar winner to date. His other Oscar-nominated films include The Remains of the Day (1993), Nixon (1995), Amistad (1997), and The Two Popes (2019).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Changing Lanes (2002) with Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson


A rush-hour fender-bender on New York City's crowded FDR Drive, under most circumstances, wouldn't set off a chain reaction that could decimate two people's lives. But on this day, at this time, a minor collision will turn two complete strangers into vicious adversaries. Their means of destroying each other might be different, but their goals, ultimately, will be the same: Each will systematically try to dismantle the other's life in a reckless effort to reclaim something he has lost. Director: Roger Michell Cast: Ben Affleck, Samuel L. Jackson, Toni Collette, Sydney Pollack, William Hurt, Amanda Peet Ben Affleck is an American actor and filmmaker. He gained wide recognition when he and Matt Damon won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for writing Good Will Hunting (1997), which they also starred in. He established himself as a leading man in studio films, including the disaster film Armageddon (1998), the war drama Pearl Harbor (2001), and the thrillers The Sum of All Fears and Changing Lanes (both 2002). After a career downturn, Affleck made a comeback by portraying George Reeves in the biopic Hollywoodland (2006). Samuel L. Jackson is an American actor and producer. Jackson's early film roles include Coming to America (1988), Juice (1992), True Romance (1993), Menace II Society (1993), and Fresh (1994). His collaborations with Spike Lee led to greater prominence with films such as School Daze (1988), Do the Right Thing (1989), Mo' Better Blues (1990), Jungle Fever (1991), Oldboy (2013), and Chi-Raq (2015). Jackson's breakout performance was as Jules Winnfield in Quentin Tarantino's crime drama Pulp Fiction (1994), which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He further collaborated with Tarantino, acting in Jackie Brown (1997), Django Unchained (2012), and The Hateful Eight (2015).
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
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Musical | Life on the Third Rail, or A Subway Delay to the Future: An Outdoor Musical


A rip-roaring original musical which tells a story in which a violent hurricane floods the subways, sending a heroic subway crew into a new world. Book, lyrics and direction are by Crystal Field. The musical score is composed and arranged by Joseph Vernon Banks.  The musical is the saga of a train pperator and a subway conductor in an emergency flood situation. A violent hurricane, spurred by global warming, has inundated the subways and so the MTA is moving all its trains out of underground tunnels and stations. The duo have been been driving a car for repair that somehow got left behind.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Movie in a Park | The Incredibles (2004): Animated Superhero Adventure


While trying to lead a quiet suburban life, a family of undercover superheroes are forced into action to save the world. Director: Brad Bird Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Samuel L. Jackson, Holly Hunter 115 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Artist Talk: The Cobalt Blue Shrine


Interact with artist vermilion's site-specific installation, "The Cobalt Blue Shrine," which explores artist vermilion's practice of working with recycled materials and lowering her carbon footprint by creating colorful glass bottle assemblages. vermilion will open her installation weekly for the public to view her working and learn about her praxis. The Cobalt Blue Shrine will culminate in an installation of over 1,000 of her signature cobalt blue bottles. Interaction and audience participation highly encouraged.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | Pollinator Walk


With an experienced guide, you will learn about and hunt for New York City’s pollinators and the habitats that support them. Come relax, observe, and explore nature through the lens of pollinators — and contribute to scientific research in the process. They invite you to download the iNaturalist app on your phone in advance of this event so you can participate in impactful community science activity. During the walk, you will photograph pollinators and upload them to our “A Bee or Not a Bee?” iNaturalist project, collaborating with naturalists around the world to determine whether the insect buzzing by is a bee, wasp, fly, or other common bee doppelgänger. Also referred to as “citizen science,” community science projects galvanize the time, passion, and participation of concerned, curious people to get in the field to collect data or take other action that fuels research. You don’t need a degree or experience in a lab to participate – all you need is the desire to help out.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección


A tour to explore and discuss the on-view sections of the exhibition, the gallery's most ambitious presentation of its unique, complex, and culturally diverse permanent collection in over two decades.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Book Signing | anD, the words from a broken girl by Djuly Fleurant


anD, the words from a broken girl is a personal tour of Djuly Fleurant's life while growing up. From surviving an earthquake that left her island in shambles, to living in the suburbs of Connecticut, Djuly shares the challenges and lessons she had learned in the first twenty years of her life. Dealing with loss, abuse, feeling abandoned, learning how to prioritize herself, and even her first love, Djuly comes to full terms with her past in order to grow and heal.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Play | A Midsummer Night's Dream: "Unrehearsed" Shakespeare Outdoors


Popularly referred to as "Shakespeare for Sports Fans," the Unrehearsed! event is a great opportunity for actors to go toe-to-toe with the bard, while simultaneously stretching their improv muscles. Cast members are given just 30 days to learn their lines and get off book. At NO TIME are they permitted to rehearse with each other or coordinate performances. Audiences will be delighted to see referees standing by, ready to call "foul" and flag actors for missed cues, flubbed lines, and ad-libbing. Audience members can also get in on the action by placing bets on who they think will make the most mistakes, and for the first time ever, tip their favorite cast members to encourage them on towards the finish line! A two hour extravaganza of live-theatre magic mixed with the hilarious hijinks of hoping actors will mess up! Featuring Barefoot Shakespeare alumni, friends and newcomers, including: Natalie Ahn, James Alt, Laurel Andersen, Carl Bindman, Jordan Bland, Kelly Blaze, Andrew Dunn, Preston Fox, Nicky Fraebel, Alex Gomez, Johnny Gottsegen, Addy Paul Jenkins, Rachel Lawhead, Collin McConnell, Caeden Musser, Erinn Nelson, Amy Pan, Clinton Powell, Jefferson Reardon, Regina Renee Russell, Clare Solly, Simone Stadler, Robin Friend Stift, and Abby Wilde. \
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
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Concert | Chamber Music on the Water


A one hour performance (no intermission), including a Q & A session with the musicians. The program is announced at the performance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Performance | Waterbombs Clown Show


Everyone loves a water balloon fight! Direct from New York City, dramatic opera music scores this hysterical battle filled with 100 flying water balloons and ridiculous comedy. With no words, Seth and Christina create a laughter-filled zone of wet fun, encouraging two audience members to be mighty gladiators. See why Waterbombs has thrilled crowds in over 25 countries. Seth Bloom and Christina Gelsone met at a circus in Afghanistan, were engaged while street performing in Scotland, married in China, and occasionally go home to New York City. Since 2005 they have performed in over 25 countries, competed in international circus festivals, starred on the Big Apple Circus, and appeared on a postage stamp. They live in Harlem.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | 3 Unique Musical Artists in the Park


Alto saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins burst on to the music scene in  2020 with the release of his Blue Note recording debut, Omega, featuring his longstanding quartet of Micah Thomas, Daryl Johns and Kweku Sumbry. Although just 22 at the time its release, his quartet had already been together for over four years and their cohesiveness is reflected in both the maturity of Wilkins’ sound and the sophistication and depth of his compositions. 75 Dollar Bill was formed in 2012 in New York City by percussionist Rick Brown and guitarist Che Chen. Played on a deeply resonant plywood crate, Brown’s earthy, elemental rhythms are both the foundation and foil for Chen’s ecstatic, modal guitar style. Ka Baird is a musician, performer, composer and sound designer based in New York City. They are known for their live performances which include extended voice and microphone techniques combined with electronics and psychoacoustic interplay of flutes and other woodwinds.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Park | Clueless (1995): High-School Matchmaker


Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher first coaxes two teachers into dating each other. Director: Amy Heckerling Stars: Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy 107 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Renowned Tap Dancer and Choreographer


Luke Hickey is a NYC-based tap dance artist, choreographer, and actor hailing from Chapel Hill, NC, named by Dance Magazine among "25 To Watch" in 2020. Under the tutelage of his lifelong mentor, JUBA Award recipient Gene Medler, Hickey is an alumna of the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble. Luke is currently a company member of MacArthur Fellow, Michelle Dorrance's acclaimed company, Dorrance Dance. Hickey made his choreographic and directorial debut with his work "A Little Old, A Little New" at Birdland Jazz Club. Since then, his work has been presented by Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Joyce Theater x Chelsea Factory, American Dance Festival, Battery Dance Festival and the Little Island Music and Dance Festival. Stage credits: Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, Guggenheim Museum's Rotunda, Oslo Jazz Festival, Joyce Theater, Green Music Center and New York City Center.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Film | Sommerfilme: 8 Under-the-Radar German Films (online thru Aug 31)


These eight summer films portray the warm season rarely as carefree as it’s supposed to be. Summer, in the popular imagination, is a sun-drenched, fun-filled time spent exploring and dreaming of the possibilities that life holds for us. It’s the days we might spend at the beach, by the lake, or in a too-hot city. Summer is also a time to enjoy cinema, whether it’s in an air-conditioned theater or under the stars. The past decades have brought us summer films we all know and love: iconic blockbusters, tender coming-of-age tales, stories of new beginnings, and feel-good movies to watch over and over again. Films: Thomas Arslan, Bright Nights (2017) Ilker Catak, I Am, I Was, I Will Be (2019) Leonie Krippendorff, Cocoon (2020) Sonja Kröner, The Garden (2017) Johannes Maria Schmitt, Neubau (2021) Tom Sommerlatte, Summers Downstairs (2015) Sven Taddicken, The Most Beautiful Couple (2018) Joya Thome, Queen of Niendorf (2017) All films in German with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Sunset Concert in the Park


This concert evening is highlighted by picnics and good company as live entertainment enthusiasts gather on the lawn to enjoy a variety of musical acts. Tonight: Julie Bluestone Ensemble
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Movie in a Park | Lightyear (2022): Toy Story Prequel


While spending years attempting to return home, marooned Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear encounters an army of ruthless robots commanded by Zurg who are attempting to steal his fuel source. Director: Angus MacLane Stars: Chris Evans, Keke Palmer, Peter Sohn 100 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Screening | Verdi's La Traviata with Tony Award Winner


Soprano Nadine Sierra stars as the doomed heroine Violetta Valery in Verdi's timeless tragedy, headlining a vivid staging by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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